Knife attack in central Paris leaves one dead, two others wounded
MONITPRING (SW) – One German tourist has died and two others wounded after a man attacked tourists in central Paris near the Eiffel Tower on Saturday evening, December 2.
Category: Europe
US laments lack of political process involving the Afghans
MONITORING (SW) – The US has lamented the lack of any serious national political process involving the Afghan people.
EU reiterates call for protecting rights in Afghanistan
MONITORING (SW) – The EU has reiterated call for protecting human rights in Afghanistan as Special Representatives and Envoys for Afghanistan from the Member States met in Brussels.
India, France call for ‘inclusive’ government in Afghanistan
MONITORING (SW) – India and France has expressed serious concern about the humanitarian situation and violation of human rights in Afghanistan while calling for an inclusive and representative government in the country.
MEP criticizes international community for ignoring Afghanistan
MONITORING (SW) – Member of the European Parliament, Clare Daly, has lashed out at the international community for ignoring the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.
Russia’s defence ministry announces a ceasefire in Ukraine
MONITORING (SW) – Russian forces have declared a ceasefire to allow humanitarian corridors out of the Ukrainian cities of Mariupol and Volnovakha.
Afghanistan might lose attention to the Ukraine crisis, says analysts
MONITORING (SW) – Analysts believe that Afghanistan would lose the much-needed international assistance and attention in the wake of the Ukraine crisis.
Panic all over Ukraine as Russian forces continue to march on
MONITORING (SW) – Explosions were heard in Ukraine’s second-largest city Kharkiv, which lies close to Ukraine’s eastern border with Russia, on Friday with the mayor telling residents to seek shelter from Russian missiles in subway stations, basements and bomb shelters, Reuters news agency reported.
Islamic Emirate urges Russia and Ukraine to practice restrain
KABUL (SW) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has urged for restraints in the wake of armed conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
UN chief urges Putin to call back troops from Ukraine
MONITORING (SW) – US President Joe Biden spoke with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy soon after Russia launched an attack on Ukraine, the White House has said.
Pakistan’s prime minister to visit Moscow amid Russia – Ukraine row
MONITORING (SW) – Pakistan’s prime minister will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin this week, officials have said, as the prospect of a Russian invasion of Ukraine seems imminent.
Afghanistan becoming breeding ground for ‘Jihadis’, says MI5
MONITORING (SW) – The British intelligence chief has claimed that Afghanistan was becoming a breeding ground for ‘Jihadis’ again just months after the West’s withdrawal in the face of Taliban advancements.
